GX & Decarbonization Research

Kangqi Ma, Lei Qin, Huilin Kong +4

This review systematically evaluates low-carbon materials (alkali-activated geopolymers, low-clinker calcium composites) for roadbed stabilization using a four-level evidence hierarchy: strength, microstructure, durability, and life-cycle a…

GholamReza Aghdami, Farzin Hosseinifard, Mohsen Salimi +2

This review comprehensively covers recent advances in hydrogen storage and export technologies for global deployment toward a low-carbon future. It compares technical progress and economics of key storage methods (liquefaction, compression,…

Darío López Pintor, James MacDonald, Abhinandhan Narayanan +4

This study develops a novel approach to analyze flame speed of low-carbon gasoline surrogates using detailed chemical kinetics at low computational cost. It finds that flame acceleration before knock is driven by energy and radicals from lo…

Thanh Ngo, Hai Hoang Khieu, Yingyan Zhang +2

This review examines advancements in concrete materials and automated construction for achieving low-carbon buildings. It explores new materials and construction methods that reduce CO2 emissions, aiming to transform the construction indust…

Shuntaro Tsubaki, Dionisios G. Vlachos, José M. Catalá-Civera +2

This preface introduces a special issue on emerging microwave catalysis for carbon neutrality. Microwave catalysis is an emerging technology expected to improve energy efficiency and enable CO2 conversion, and the issue presents the latest …

Adam Boies, Karan Bhuwalka

This talk compares graphite anodes and CNT conductive additives in lithium-ion batteries, analyzing cost structures, supply constraints, and process innovations. Graphite faces cost premiums of 100–200% outside China, requiring breakthrough…

Ziming Hu, Biying Yu, Zihao Zhao +6

This study develops an integrated model incorporating critical metal constraints to evaluate electric vehicle adoption pathways. For China, ignoring metal shortages would overestimate 2060 EV ownership by up to 42% and underestimate carbon …

Nino Vardiashvili, Mikheil Makasarashvili, Eka Chokheli +3

This paper discusses the strategic integration of energy storage systems (ESS) in urban energy management. ESS mitigate renewable intermittency, enhance grid stability, and reduce CO2 emissions through load shifting and peak demand manageme…

*Pramod Prabhakar1 and Rajesh Kumar2 *Pramod Prabhakar1 and Rajesh Kumar2

Livestock systems have significant environmental impacts including GHG emissions and water pollution. This review summarizes mitigation approaches such as AI and IoT monitoring, precision feeding, biogas recovery, and genetic improvements. …

Yasmine Loubbi, Sanae Hanine, Said Meftah

This integrative review identifies seven families of mechanisms linking circular economy to energy transition: energy/material efficiency, waste-to-energy, waste heat recovery, critical material recycling, industrial symbiosis, governance/p…

Shabnam Homaei, Aileen Yang, Selamawit Mamo Fufa +1

This systematic review of 55 publications on electrification of construction sites identifies eight key themes: requirements, technology & market, economics, process & operations, infrastructure, knowledge & experience, environment, and att…

Annamaria Buonomano, Giovanni Francesco Giuzio, Adolfo Palombo +2

This study develops a MILP model to optimize the operation and sizing of industrial high-temperature heat pump systems with thermal storage under price-driven flexibility across EU electricity markets. Results show operational flexibility f…

Shami, Anis

This paper analyzes the impact of non-financial reporting frameworks and double materiality (DM) on ESG ratings using annual reports of 366 European listed companies from 2020-2022. Findings show that adoption of reporting frameworks is ass…

Jiayin Sun

This paper empirically examines the effect of ESG performance on the cost of equity capital. It finds that ESG reduces cost of equity through lower risk premiums, reduced information asymmetry, and a larger investor base. The effect is mode…

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This paper reviews the current state of voluntary ESG disclosure by US companies and analyzes its limitations, highlighting issues of quality and comparability, and suggesting the need for regulatory requirements.

Middleton, Alexandra

This explainer examines the gap between the potential and reality of mining rare earth elements in the Arctic. Melting ice opens new deposits and shipping routes, driving Western powers (US, Canada, EU) to seek supply chain alternatives to …

Olgun Konur

This paper identifies life cycle GHG emission factors for green hydrogen as a marine fuel under various shipping scenarios. It quantifies the emission reduction potential of green hydrogen compared to conventional fuels, providing insights …

Gimhani Samarakoon, Sinelya Silva, Dinuri Wijesinghe +3

This paper empirically analyzes the key drivers of greenhouse gas emissions in high-income countries, highlighting the impact of economic activity and energy consumption on emissions. It provides insights for policy-making and corporate dec…

Zhenghua Huang, Kexin Jiao, Jianliang Zhang +2

This paper designs carbon allowance allocation for blast furnace decarbonization in China, analyzing impacts on retirement and low-carbon transition. It quantitatively evaluates how allowance allocation as a policy tool affects industrial t…

Shihong Zhang, Liutao Chen, Qiqi Huang +2

This paper proposes an integrated assessment framework for building decarbonization at the city level, covering energy, carbon, and economic dimensions. Through scenario analysis, it identifies effective decarbonization measures. The findin…